FEBRUARY 24, 2026 — Civilian and military dental professionals from Fort Polk engaged families during the Child & Youth Services Interactive Community Health Fair on Feb. 20 at the Middle School & Teen Center, providing education and hands-on demonstrations focused on building healthy oral hygiene habits early in life. Even though pediatric dental services are not … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Navy Shipyard Asbestos Exposure?
FEBRUARY 25, 2026 - Did you know that approximately 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed annually in the US? Of these cases, one in three mesothelioma patients are shipyard workers and Navy veterans. Thousands of employees were exposed to Norfolk Naval Shipyard asbestos, according to the Mesothelioma Center. And this exposure may have serious long-term health … [Read more...]
How to Navigate Service-Related Separation With Clarity
FEBRUARY 19, 2026 - Service-related separations can be complex, often leaving individuals with numerous questions and concerns. How do you navigate the various processes without losing your focus? Whether it's dealing with benefits, filing timelines, jurisdiction rules, or asset planning, clarity is essential. This guide will equip you with the necessary information on … [Read more...]
Walter Reed hosts Blood Cancer Summit
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Cancer care is a readiness mission, and that guided discussions as the John P. Murtha Cancer Center (MCC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Department of War’s only Center of Excellence for Cancer Care and Research, hosted its Blood Cancer Summit recently at the hospital. The summit brought together experts, caregivers, and researchers … [Read more...]
Learn How You Can Protect Your Health Information
FEBRUARY 6, 2026 - If you get care at a military hospital or clinic, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is your main tool for managing your care online. You can use it to send secure messages, check test results, review appointments, and more. Unfortunately, scammers can create fake websites that look like official MHS GENESIS pages. These sites try to trick you into sharing … [Read more...]